SB233

Clarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs

Complete·3/19/26

Clarifies qualifications for obtaining a license to administer polygraphs in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB233 amends the qualifications for obtaining a license to administer polygraphs. It specifies that applicants for a Class I license, which allows administering polygraphs to anyone, must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, and have not been convicted of a felony. It also requires passing an exam, completing six months of internship training, and meeting any additional qualifications set by the Commissioner of Labor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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5 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 6

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Mar 2

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Mar 19

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

Mar 14

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 14

House

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal